Nancy Strening Email & Phone Number

Portland Oregon

Capital project portfolio management for Metro's Visitor Venues. Drives responsible stewardship of public assets by supporting senior stakeholders in the evaluation of capital project requirements. Develops and executes capital construction project management plans. Active thought leader on the Construction Career Pathways Project.

Portland, Oregon Area

Strening Solutions provides development expertise to retailers, businesses, and individuals who are looking to turn an extraordinary idea into a built environment, from 100,000 +sf stores to product specific displays. PDX real estate solutions provides real estate brokerage services to individuals looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate.

Created retail solutions aligned with Brand Marketing strategy. Directed the large-scale execution of retail shop and product presentation plans.Delivered presentations to Retailer senior management to gain approval for execution of brand strategies on their retail floors.Hired, led and inspired 25+ diversely talented team members. Directed the efforts of many outside vendors.Developed and managed, $60+ million annual budget. Provided regular, comprehensive forecasts to FinanceDirected teams responsible for the regular merchandising maintenance of 1500+ retail spaces.Directed teams responsible for the design, production, and installation of seasonal and brand graphics in 2000+ locations.

Modernized space planning and documentation system, which improved the speed and accuracy of shop plans.Created project schedule communication tool for internal team and to senior management, resulting in stronger sales and space negotiating positions and increased productivity.Supervised and motivated teams responsible for the installation of 700+ vendor shops annually.Pioneered fixture development and contracting processes that resulted in 30% reduction in costs.Directed the development, manufacture, and fulfillment fixture programs to meet design, functional, and financial criteria. Analyzed fixture inventory usage and fulfillment costs. Achieved $500k+ annual cost savings by implementing new strategy.

Generated strategies for store renovations based Brand design, operational, and financial criteria> Directly managed the design, development, and execution large-scale ($500k - $5m) renovation projects in for flagship Niketown stores, stores remained open and operating during projects; provided clear and consistent project updates to senior store and Brand management; supervised the project management of small scale (<$500k) store projects.> Initiated comprehensive review of on-going Brand initiative productivity; implemented new process that reduced costs and delivered more effective communication to consumers> Directed employee and vendor support to provide all regular and as-needed maintenance for 100+ Nike retail facilities; introduced automated maintenance request program

Provided comprehensive project management for the design, construction, fit-up, and merchandising of Niketown stores> Directed the development and execution of leases and contracts with real estate developers, architects, and contractors> Developed, managed and forecast individual contracts and overall project budgets> Conducted regular progress meetings; wrote and distribute timely reports on issues, solutions, and progress> Consulted with governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the construction and operation of the stores

Managed the construction documentation, bidding and contracting process, permitting, construction, and fit-out of 100,000 sf+ department stores, typically 4-5 projects & $10m concurrently; successfully met aggressive schedule and budget targets> Inspected construction progress on a regular basis; approved progress payment requests; managed change order process

Master, Architecture

Ba, History, Art History